Strata 2 P05690-P00549 Torch fired enamel and oxidized

Torch fired enamel and oxidized Argentium silver is combined in this brooch/pendant

Danielle Merzatta found a stem that "spoke to her"

Tabletop is 35"W

Brush occasionally with a stiff brush

beautifully textured double hoop earrings are accented with luscious amethysts

Strata 2 P05690-P00549 Torch fired enamel and oxidizedThis painting is part of the artist's Nihonga collection. It was made using the traditional Japanese mineral pigment painting methods; a labor intensive process that involves making water based paints, binders, and glue using natural materials bought in Japan. Mineral pigments, pine soot (sumi), indigo, and oxidized Japanese silver leaf all play their part in this finely veiled, multi layered painting on Kumohadamashi washi paper stretched on hardwood